Today's matchup is one of the more intriguing of the first round with a pair of very young, very promising players. Mike Trout entered the 2011 season rated as the game's top prospect by most outlets, while Brett Anderson is expected to be a huge part of Oakland's plans despite just 51 career starts. Why Trout is a Franchise Player The Angels drafted Mike Trout with the 25th overall pick back in 2009. He started off his career quickly by hitting .360 in 39 games as a part of the Arizona League's Angels. He gained more respect and generated more hype last season when he hit .362 with six home runs, 39 RBI and 45 stolen games in just 82 games with Cedar Rapids. He was promoted around midseason. He won't turn 20 years old until August, but there is a slight chance he'll make his major-league debut before then. If you're heading to Las Vegas anytime soon, it would be smart to place a bet on Trout as the 2012 AL Rookie of the Year. Trout's defense is above average as well, providing excitement for a team that missed out on signing Carl Crawford as a free agent this past winter. Why Anderson is a Franchise Player Brett Anderson had a very good rookie season, going 11-11 with a 4.06 ERA in 30 starts (2009). He had just seven wins last season, going 7-6, but he lowered his ERA to 2.80 and lasted long enough to earn a decision in 13 of his 19 starts. The left-hander has a career strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.46, with averages above 3.33 in each of his two full seasons. In two starts this season, Anderson is 0-1 with an ERA of 1.93, a complete game and a 10-to-1 K/BB ratio. His ability to strike batters out without walking a ton will bode well for his long-term future. It's clear that the Athletics view him as a potential ace given the four-year contract extension they signed him to last April. He could make as much as $12 million in 2015, while being well worth it. Click here to see this year's 'Be A GM' bracket.